1. Computer Science Graduate By: Carl Phillips
Eric O’Connor
Computer Science Graduate
By: Carl Phillips

2. Background Born in Andover, Massachusetts
At first a Political Science Major
Soon transferred to Computer Science

3. Extracurriculars at Mercer
Binary Bears
First Place 2010 CCSC Programming Competition
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Students in Sr. year work closely with a faculty member on a research problem
Robotics

4. Professors at the Computer Science Department
Professors knew Eric on a personal level not just as
a student
Enjoyed social activities with faculty outside of class
Great Community

5. Where Is He Now?
Currently Eric is working on programing automated wind turbines in Colorado
In the past worked in Boston programing Multi AI cooperation
As well as hardware security

6. Advice for Freshmen
“Learn different tools along side your courses, be active in extracurricular activities, have a minor that relates to your major, and become friends with your professors.”
Eric O’Connor